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as in imitates
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
team members good-naturedly mocked the coach's familiar bellow
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as in ridicules
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the fashion gurus loved to mock the famous couple for their unsophisticated clothes
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as in disobeys
to go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of
a person willing to mock the religious prohibition against working on the Sabbath
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as in jokes
a person or thing that is made fun of
they made a mock of the new recruit in front of the whole unit
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as in copies
something that is made to look exactly like something else
obviously, the "priceless" Grecian urn that is destroyed in the movie was a mock
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Recent Examples of mocks
Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is demanding all copies of Unethical Hoops, a new Operation-style board game that mocks his foul-drawing reputation, be destroyed.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Sam mocks Blaine’s fear, reminding him that death comes for us all.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And after running expansion mocks before the April 3 proceedings, the Tempo anticipated veteran wing Bridget Carleton — native of Chatham, Ontario – would be available for the second pick.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 8 May 2026
But her desperation seems exposed at Cupertino, too, where Little Tim mocks her for her dim suggestion that psychotherapists be deployed to the company’s Guangzhou factory to cool down a labor crisis.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggi, and their first test subject, adult-film star Angel Dust, stick by her side.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
One user replied with a GIF of a scene in Keeping Up with the Kardashians in which Kourtney Kardashian mocks sister Kim for being distressed about losing a diamond earring in the ocean.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Others do multiple mocks so one of them might be right or entire seven-round mocks that incorporate draft-night trade predictions.
—Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
For all his royal status, Hamlet is a figure of resistance, who targets, mocks, humiliates, and ultimately kills a king.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the mocks, Sampson’s Cougars, the tournament’s second seed, and top-seeded Arizona could have three or four players taken among the 60 drafted.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
But most mocks have Concepcion taken between picks 20 and 40.
—Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is demanding all copies of Unethical Hoops, a new Operation-style board game that mocks his foul-drawing reputation, be destroyed.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Sam mocks Blaine’s fear, reminding him that death comes for us all.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And after running expansion mocks before the April 3 proceedings, the Tempo anticipated veteran wing Bridget Carleton — native of Chatham, Ontario – would be available for the second pick.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 8 May 2026
But her desperation seems exposed at Cupertino, too, where Little Tim mocks her for her dim suggestion that psychotherapists be deployed to the company’s Guangzhou factory to cool down a labor crisis.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggi, and their first test subject, adult-film star Angel Dust, stick by her side.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
One user replied with a GIF of a scene in Keeping Up with the Kardashians in which Kourtney Kardashian mocks sister Kim for being distressed about losing a diamond earring in the ocean.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Early on in the pre-draft process, Stirtz was a popular match for Denver in mocks.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Others do multiple mocks so one of them might be right or entire seven-round mocks that incorporate draft-night trade predictions.
—Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
For all his royal status, Hamlet is a figure of resistance, who targets, mocks, humiliates, and ultimately kills a king.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the mocks, Sampson’s Cougars, the tournament’s second seed, and top-seeded Arizona could have three or four players taken among the 60 drafted.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
But most mocks have Concepcion taken between picks 20 and 40.
—Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mocks
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The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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My mother imitates me, then converts the word into a pair of Korean syllables that sound most like the German.—
Esther Yi,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Though Claudius ridicules Hamlet for his emotional vulnerability, his grief drives him to avenge his father and emerge as a hero.—
Jeanette Tran,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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Back in their teenage years, Lexi’s older sister Andrea is depicted as a mean girl who ridicules Catherine mercilessly.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, a young kid is a young kid no matter the era, and to fulfill his wish of seeing real dinosaurs, Arco disobeys his parents.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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And of course, every wrapper came with the delightfully terrible jokes.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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Creator Alex Hirsch packed the show with enough jokes, pop culture references, and Easter eggs to inspire a cult fandom versed in the mythology of the quirky little town of Gravity Falls.—
Christian Holub,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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Published in four parts, from 2000 to 2003, Persepolis sold millions of copies, and Satrapi’s 2007 film adaptation received an Oscar nomination and the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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First published in 1958, Bond's Paddington books — of which there are 29 in total — have sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and have inspired multiple television adaptations.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Scary Movie parodies Ma alongside Michael, Weapons alongside Wicked.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Ben Hania’s film before that, 2020’s Oscar-nominated The Man Who Sold His Skin, parodies the art world’s fetishization of refugees.—
Alexander Durie,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the new deal ignores Lebanon’s efforts to free itself from Iran’s influence in the country through its Hezbollah ally.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Rambling usually ignores it when Dean Cain posts one of his tirades against liberal Hollywood.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Treat rules like 30, 37 or the 3-3-3 method as starting points, not strict targets.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Drone reconnaissance has become a part of anti-terror efforts in recent years, especially around high-profile targets.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mocks. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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